tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post1552701893890292189..comments2023-04-16T06:04:41.726-04:00Comments on <center>Clover Ledge Farm</center>: What has happened to bridles lately?Clover Ledge Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738431995755906974noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-18011066689084836432017-01-24T21:42:13.403-05:002017-01-24T21:42:13.403-05:00I very much dislike the PS of Sweden bridles, but ...I very much dislike the PS of Sweden bridles, but only because I don't like the leather and I don't think they're currently worth the price or hype. Like you, I'm also a fan of the traditional look.<br /><br />If you're looking for a very, very nice traditional bridle that also has a lot of padding and anatomical ear cut-outs plus poll pressure relief, the Albion KB Competition bridle is fantastic but somewhat expensive based on the options you get. Still, it's clean and refined. Mine cost around $480 but that was with a $120 crystal browband. I've used it every day for three years and it still looks great.Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303236534507171227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-22406339249722915102017-01-23T10:23:19.476-05:002017-01-23T10:23:19.476-05:00I have that PS of Sweden bridle and my mare loves ...I have that PS of Sweden bridle and my mare loves it. Her head just didn't work for a Micklem but the PS is te same concept but way more adjustable. I forgot her bridle at home one day and put her in a traditional hunter bridle (same bit) that was in my trailer and she was way fussier. I'm also positive she would love that Stubben one because heaven forbid something come close to her ears.<br /><br />Also, I love the swoop browbands. I find it way more aesthetically pleasing than a straight line.LoveLaughRidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-20531104757405277952017-01-21T17:37:36.734-05:002017-01-21T17:37:36.734-05:00Some of the ones you think are ugly have a purpose...Some of the ones you think are ugly have a purpose - usually to make them more comfortable for the sensitive horse. I'm all about that. If the horse goes well in it and seems happy, I'm 100% for it. That said, most horses don't notice much difference. As far as the fashion things like a wider noseband, swoopy browband, or bling - meh. To each their own. Shoot, lots of things that we think of as "traditional" today were, at one time, just fashion. Raised bridles, rolled bridles, and fancy stitching are perfect examples. At the end of the day, if the horse is comfortable and the rider likes it, who cares whether it's plain and traditional or modern and fancy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-41717481349053316652017-01-21T13:36:06.087-05:002017-01-21T13:36:06.087-05:00Lol I love this. Personally I'm not too picky ...Lol I love this. Personally I'm not too picky on actual styles - to each his own. But I want to see the *horse* wear the bridle, not the *bridle* wearing the horse. And lately.... Trends have seemed to move in the opposite direction. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-90396396080561567752017-01-20T09:07:36.065-05:002017-01-20T09:07:36.065-05:00Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong wit...Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with some fun bling and I have been known to oogle pretty western tack. Aarene, your bridle is lovely! ;-) It is the weird SHAPE thing happening lately that is beyond my comprehension! Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-49126452915867114632017-01-19T07:54:58.932-05:002017-01-19T07:54:58.932-05:00I sure can get behind some bling, probably even to...I sure can get behind some bling, probably even to the point of being slightly tacky, but I don't like any bridle where the first thing you notice is the bridle, not the horse.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066327510880156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-1198970615117388942017-01-18T10:14:46.642-05:002017-01-18T10:14:46.642-05:00Some trends I like -- like the true monocrown -- b...Some trends I like -- like the true monocrown -- but at heart I'm still fairly traditional. Give me a monocrown fancy stitch bridle and I'm happy as a clam! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567094702344719852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-73932778043358294092017-01-17T20:09:46.749-05:002017-01-17T20:09:46.749-05:00Yeah, I'm pretty much with you. I'm super ...Yeah, I'm pretty much with you. I'm super boring and traditional when it comes to these things. I also have yet to see convincing evidence of biomechanical improvement for anything other than the Micklems.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071037752920853786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-6330112274275596602017-01-17T16:06:03.221-05:002017-01-17T16:06:03.221-05:00Bahahahahahaha you would hate my bridle. It's...Bahahahahahaha you would hate my bridle. It's covered in bling. And has a pirate skull on the browband. <br /><br />AND IT'S PURPLE.<br /><br />We weren't going for "classy" (obvs) but we definitely achieved "distinctive"!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-72546250287639800202017-01-16T20:57:19.783-05:002017-01-16T20:57:19.783-05:00I totally agree! I don't understand the fascin...I totally agree! I don't understand the fascination with all these crazy designs. If it has a function, I guess I understand. I don't like flashes so I have never liked the michlem and the PS of sweden bridles are soooo big and chunky. I have a simple rolled bridle and I don't think there is anything more beautiful!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117467195710801384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-71637993352473037752017-01-16T17:23:52.392-05:002017-01-16T17:23:52.392-05:00I think if Bobby likes the Micklem (as many horses...I think if Bobby likes the Micklem (as many horses do seem to), then definitely use it!! My mares both hated the strap under their jaw.Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-82900133736910499632017-01-16T16:10:55.601-05:002017-01-16T16:10:55.601-05:00I think my Micklem is ugly, but I do love the way ...I think my Micklem is ugly, but I do love the way my horse goes in it, and he's made it clear it's the only thing he likes. Completely agree with on the ugly PS of Sweden and that Stubben bridle! Yuck!!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-41726639145453667922017-01-16T15:43:46.731-05:002017-01-16T15:43:46.731-05:00I agree! Bridles are doing some weird things. Th...I agree! Bridles are doing some weird things. There are a few PS of Sweden styles I like but most are a little too "out there" for me. For most of my riding career I've been searching for muted/plain options for a gigantic medicine hat paint head. Luckily the cheaper/used options that are in my price range are still the boring styles hahaKateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.com